StudioLive 16R

StudioLive 16R

18-input, 16-channel Series III stage box and rack mixer

  • 18-input, 16-channel digital rackmount mixer and AVB Stagebox for StudioLive Series III consoles
  • Record and play back up to 18 channels via USB, or up to 32 channels via AVB Ethernet
  • Integrated stereo SD digital recorder is perfect for instant live recordings
  • 16 fully recallable XMAX preamps with ultra-low noise floor
  • 2 internal effects buses with a combination of reverbs, delays and other effects
  • Fat Channel processing provides vintage EQ and compression options for each channel
  • Advanced scene management helps you manage complex mixing tasks more efficiently
  • 6 Flex Mixes can be used as Aux mixes, Subgroups, or Matrix mixes
  • Packaged with the complete Studio Magic Plug-in Suite — a collection of awesome plug-in emulations of classic studio gear
  • Software package includes UC Surface 2 touch-control software (Mac/PC/iOS), Capture recording software (Mac/PC), Studio One Artist DAW software (Mac/PC), QMix personal monitoring app (iOS/Android)

One rack space to rule them all.

The StudioLive® 16R digital mixer is four audio tools in a single rackspace. Use it as a standalone digital mixer with UC Surface remote mixing software. Pair it with your StudioLive Series III console mixer to use as a stage box or integrated monitor mixer. Connect it with EarMix 16M monitor mixers for the ultimate personal monitor system. Plug it into your studio computer, and you have a continuously bidirectional, 36-channel (18×18) USB audio interface with modeled vintage dynamics and EQ plug-ins on every input and bus. Whether used standalone or as part of a complete audio system, no other rackmount digital mixer is as flexible or as powerful.

The best 16-channel digital mixer for your rack.

Inside the StudioLive 16R, the single-core PreSonus® FLEX DSP Engine powers 18 mixing channels, 10 mix buses, and 130 simultaneous processors, including 2 stereo reverberation systems and Fat Channel plug-in models on every input channel and mix bus. This is a true 16-channel digital mixer that can comfortably fit in any size rig. Simply connect it to a standard wireless router and control every mix parameter from your iPad®, Android™ tablet, or Windows® Touch computer, using UC Surface. UC Surface was designed to make mixing on a touch screen as intuitive as mixing on faders but with the benefit of allowing you to mix front-of-house from anywhere in the venue.

An integrated monitor mixer.

Professional venues and touring acts know that having a dedicated monitor mixer is the best way to ensure musicians can hear themselves clearly on stage. When connected to a StudioLive Series III console mixer, the StudioLive 16R provides remote inputs and main outputs while simultaneously retaining full control over its FlexMixes, so you can create up to six monitor mixes complete with independent gate, compression, EQ, and effects on every channel and bus.

 

The perfect personal monitoring system.

Modern musicians sometimes want more than just remote control: They want total control. When combined with up to 16 EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers, the StudioLive 16R is the most powerful personal monitoring hub available. With 6 FlexMix buses that can be configured as aux mixes, subgroups, or matrix mixes, the StudioLive 16R makes it easy to create simplified mixes for some EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers, while giving other EarMix 16Ms on the same network access to all 16 channels. Two dedicated effects buses let you add reverb and delay and let the musicians control the blend from stage. No other personal monitoring system offers so much powerful processing with flexible, easy-to-use routing features.

The digital stage box.

As a digital stage box for StudioLive Series III console mixers, the StudioLive 16R provides 16 remote digitally controlled XMAX preamps that can be gain-staged right from your StudioLive Series III console Fat Channel. The outputs of the StudioLive 16R automatically mirror the mixes available on your console mixer, making routing fast and easy. Best of all, when you need a rackmount mixer for a small mobile gig, simply disable Stage Box mode, and you have a full-featured, 16-channel digital mixer that fits into a single rackspace.

The USB audio interface with vintage sounds.

Recording engineers searching for a USB audio interface with near-zero latency monitor mixing, integrated plug-in models, and recallable mic preamps need look no further than the StudioLive 16R. An integrated 36-channel (18×18) audio interface lets you record with a complete rack of vintage EQ and dynamics processors for every channel and bus. You get 6 models preinstalled, plus the additional 15 models from the Fat Channel Collection Vol. 1—a $149 (USD) value if purchased separately.

Modeled after classic analog studio designs, these compressor and EQ plug-ins load both natively on the StudioLive 16R and inside Studio One®, providing the ultimate mixing and recording flexibility. Like every PreSonus interface, the StudioLive 16R is ready to record right out of the box with Studio One Artist or Capture®—both of which are included.

A complete networked solution.

StudioLive Series III networked products form an ecosystem that is easily expanded and quickly configured. Designed to enhance each other, these products are at the forefront of AVB networking technology. The StudioLive 16R combines the powerful processing for which StudioLive Series III mixers are known, with flexible modes to pair perfectly with console mixers and EarMix 16M personal monitoring mixers. Whether used standalone as a digital mixer and audio interface, or utilized with other StudioLive Series III ecosystem products, the StudioLive 16R combines flexibility with DSP power to become the ultimate compact audio solution.

Apple Silicon, iOS, and iPadOS compatibility—standard.

The PreSonus StudioLive 16R is natively compatible with Apple Silicon-based Mac computers*, as well as iOS and iPadOS devices, including iPad Pro, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod Touch, and iPhone. Because it’s USB class-compliant, there are no special drivers or applications to download and install. You’ll be able to produce on the go—everything from podcasts to folk rock to trap—wherever sound takes you.

For more on iOS/iPadOS compatibility, click here.

*Universal Control 3.4.2 or later is required for Native Apple Silicon compatibility.

Computer system requirements:

Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for UC Surface, QMix®-UC, and Studio One®.

Mac®

  • macOS® 10.13 or higher (64-bit only)
  • Intel® Core™ i3 or better (M1 native compatible)
  • Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

Windows®

  • Windows 10 (64-bit only)
  • Intel Core i3 or better
  • Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

Mac and Windows Systems

  • USB 2.0 port
  • Internet connection
  • Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
  • 30 GB hard disk space
  • Monitor with 1366×768 resolution

iPadOS®

  • iPadOS 10 or later
  • iPad® Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad mini 4, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad (4th generation)

Android™

  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
  • Android smartphone (QMix-UC)
  • Android tablet (8-inch) with 1024×768 resolution (UC Surface)

Technical Specifications

Mi crophone Preamplifier
Input Type Combo locking XLR mic-¼” TRS line
Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain) 20-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu
Input Impedance 1 kΩ
THD to Main Output <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
S/N Ratio to Main Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd) 94 dB
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz at unity gain) 65 dB
Gain Control Range (±1 dB) 0 dB to +60 dB
Maximum Input Level (unity gain) +12 dBu
Phantom Power (±2 VDC) 48 VDC, switchable per channel

Unbalanced Inputs (Ch. 15-16)
Type RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
Maximum Input Level +12 dBu, ±0.5 dBu

Main Outputs
Type XLR Male, balanced
Maximum Output Level +24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
Output Impedance 100Ω

Mix Outputs
Type ¼” TRS Female, balanced
Maximum Output Level +18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
Output Impedance 100Ω

Headphone Output
Type ¼” TRS Female, active stereo
Maximum Output 100 mW/ch. @ 60Ω load
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB)
THD+N 0.01%, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd
S/N Ratio 96 dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd

System Crosstalk
Input to Output -90 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd)
Adjacent Channels -87 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd)

Digital Audio and Control
ADC Dynamic Range 115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
DAC Dynamic Range 115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
USB Recording Port USB 2.0, Type-B
Network Control Port RJ-45
AVB Audio Network Port Locking XLR Ethernet
Internal Processing 32-bit, floating point
Sampling Rate 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
A/D/A Bit Depth 24
Reference Level for 0 dBFS +18 dBu
Total System Latency 1.9 ms (local routing, analog in-analog out, all processing active)

Clock
Jitter <20 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Jitter Attenuation >60 dB (1 ns in, 1 ps out)

Power / Environmental
Connector IEC
Input-Voltage Range 90 to 230 VAC (±10%)
Power Requirements (continuous) 85W
Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature 0˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ Fahrenheit

Physical
Height 1.75” (45 mm)
Width 19” (483 mm)
Depth 12” (305 mm)
Weight 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg)

As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus® Audio Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to change any specification stated herein, at any time, without notification.